The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has confirmed that the graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2027 will take place from May 17 to May 28, 2027. All ceremonies will be held in person at Merriweather Post Pavilion, except for Cedar Lane School, which will conduct its graduation at the school. The early announcement aims to assist with planning for parents, students, schools, and community members.
Press Release: Howard County Public School System
Reproduced in full from the Howard County Public School System.
HCPSS Class of 2027 Graduation Window, May 17-28, 2027
November 2nd, 2026
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has received confirmation from Merriweather Post Pavilion (MPP) of the window for the Class of 2027 high school graduations as May 17-28, 2027.
All ceremonies will be held in person at MPP, except for Cedar Lane School, which will hold its graduation at the school. No graduations will be held on weekends.
The early announcement of the graduation window is made to help accommodate planning by parents, students, schools and community members as much as possible.
Confirmed dates and times are typically available in the early spring, once Merriweather finalizes its events schedule and provides HCPSS with specific dates for use.
